adidas Running launches brand-new PureBOOST GO, created specifically for thrilling city running

After introducing a limited release black and white colorway in early July, adidas Running now presents PureBOOST GO – a silhouette created especially for the street runner. Designed for changing directions, the highly adaptive shoe offers a running experience that’s both thrilling and accessible for all.

The PureBOOST GO features a brand-new Expanded Landing Zone - a wider forefoot platform for increased forefoot stability during multi-directional movements. A deconstructed circular knit upper, crafted from a breathable fabric, improves flexibility and freedom of movement with each step. The full-length BOOST midsole, adidas’ industry-defining technology, offers runners endless energy return.

Captain of adidas Runners New York City Kwasi Kessie said: “For me, there’s nothing more thrilling than running the streets through my city. It’s exciting because it’s raw and unpredictable and discovering the city in this way is totally unique. adidas’ PureBOOST Go is the right shoe for city running, it means I can change direction and adapt to anything the city throws at me.”

The PureBOOST Go was first introduced in a limited release black and white colorway on July 6, followed by an exclusive US edition in white with grey detailing on July 19. The hero colorway of adidas PureBOOST Go in charcoal will be available to purchase globally on adidas.com on August 22 and in stores on August 29.

To find out more, please visit: adidas.com/PureBOOST

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High Museum names new European Art Curator

PICTURED ABOVE: Claude Monet’s “Autumn on the Seine, Argenteuil,” part of the High Museum’s collection.

The High Museum of Art has named Claudia Einecke its curator of European art.

She’ll oversee the European art department, related exhibitions and programs and the High’s collection of more than 1,000 paintings, sculptures and works on paper from the 1300s through the mid-1900s. This includes pieces by Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Émile Bernard and Henri Matisse. She begins work Aug. 15.

Einecke also will contribute to the completion of the museum’s collection reinstallation, scheduled to debut in October. She succeeds David Brenneman, who was European art curator from 1995 to 2015.

Einecke joins the High Museum after years of working in the Los Angeles museum world. She most recently managed a database project for L.A.’s Getty Research Institute and collaborated with institutions in Heidelberg and Berlin, Germany, to digitize German and Austrian auction catalogs from the early 20th century to make them accessible online.

From 2004 to 2013, Einecke was a curator in the European painting and sculpture department at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where she organized and curated the international traveling exhibition Renoir in the 20th Century (in partnership with Paris’ Musée d’Orsay and the Philadelphia Museum of Art). She also has worked  at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Neb., and the Museum of Art and Archaeology at the University of Missouri in Columbia.

She has a doctorate in art history from the University of Missouri in Columbia and a master’s degree in art history from the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany.

Renoir’s “Woman Arranging Her Hat” (from left), Degas’ “Study of Two Dancers” and Pisarro’s “Snowscape With Cows at Montfoucault” are all part of the High Museum’s European art collection.

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Queer Eye’s Tan France Shares Must Have Fashion App & Cash Giveaway On Instagram

“You know, from watching Queer Eye, that an organized, well curated wardrobe makes getting dressed so much easier” – Tan France

Queer Eye’s very own Fashion Expert Tan France recently teamed up with fashion app Mode-Relier to introduce the newest must have styling tool. By allowing users to organize their closet, put together looks and share outfits, Mode-Relier is an innovative essential for the fashionista looking to save time and money.

So whether users are looking for a way to organize their closet, sort through their favorite accessories or style looks before shopping, Mode-Relier’s user-friendly interface hopes to inspire users of all ages to discover the secrets to looking stylish every day.

Tan is also doing a Cash Giveaway on Instagram. Contestants will have a chance to win up to $1000. #FrenchTuckMeTanFrance

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Shopping Heals All Wounds, Apart From The Ones It Causes

There’s a good reason they call shopping retail therapy. Nothing beats stocking up on a new wardrobe to sweep the cobwebs. Whether you’re recovering from a broken heart or trying to forget a stressful week, a good day of shopping can heal most wounds. By the time you’re done, you’ll feel giddy from all those bright shop lights and promises of a better life.

That said, shopping can cause wounds as well as healing them. It may seem strange, but a day of shopping can also lead to a whole host of issues. Some of these are physical, some emotional. But, whatever their root; shopping injuries can be dangerous if you don’t know to look out for them. One minute, you’re flying high on those skinny jeans you just bought, and the next you’re in a muddle.

To make sure that doesn’t happen to you, we’re going to look at ways you can avoid these three common shopping injuries.

The damage to your feet

Anyone’s feet ache after a day in town. If you aren’t careful, you’ll even end up with blisters galore. That should come as no surprise when you consider many shoppers are on their feet from first thing to closing time. It’s not the distance you travel, but more the sheer time scale which can hurt here. But, what can you do to avoid the sting? For one, remember this risk when you’re dressing. You might want to put on heels, but think again. Instead, opt for well worn and comfortable shoes. And, whatever you do, don’t put that new pair on until you’re at home and able to break them in!

The in-shop injuries

A shocking amount of us also suffer in-shop injuries each year. Sometimes, sharp displays result in nasty cuts. Uneven shop flooring also results in trips and falls. If you do receive an injury this way, you’d be within your rights to contact a personal injury and gain compensation from the shop in question. But, wouldn’t it be best to avoid this in the first place? The best way to do that is to pay attention. Often, injuries here are a result of us looking at the products and not much else. Instead, keep your eyes peeled. Look where you’re putting your feet and make sure you don’t lean on anything nasty. If you do spot something, it’s crucial you report it so no one else suffers.

The broken bank balance

Of course, we couldn’t not mention the injury to your bank balance. It’s all too easy to get carried away when you see beautiful things. Before you know, your balance is in the red, and you have no way of paying the debt anytime soon. The best way around this? Stick to a budget, of course. Instead of using your card, leave it at home. Simply take out your maximum budget in cash ahead of time and take that instead. Then, there’s no chance of putting your bank balance in intensive care.

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YACHT ROCK REVUE RETURNS TO PARK TAVERN IN PIEDMONT PARK FOR SUMMER SUNSETS

Partygoers are invited to sail into Park Tavern in Piedmont Park on Friday, June 29, 2018 and rock out to the return of Yacht Rock Revue at Summer Sunsets. Yacht Rock Revue will be performing classic hits from favorites such as Hall & Oates, Toto, Michael Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Prince, Lionel Richie and more.

Diners and imbibers can enjoy classic Park Tavern favorites such as burgers, tacos, fresh sushi rolls, handcrafted cocktails, frosty beers, full bodied wines and much more. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music will begin at 8 p.m. through 11 p.m. An age 21 and up event, ages 20 and under are allowed to attend the event when accompanied by a parent.

Tickets are $20 in advance available at www.xorbia.com/events/yachtrock/June2018 and will increase to $25 at the door. For more information, please visit www.parktavern.com or call 404-249-0001. 

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THINK THE BEACH IS OUTTA REACH?

Paddleboarding on Lake Blue Ridge, about two hours north of metro Atlanta, give or take. Photo: Fannin County Chamber of Commerce.

No ocean, no problem.

Whatever you desire, from A (activities) to Z (Zen),

there’s a Georgia lake to suit your style.

LET US TAKE A MOMENT to thank the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Because of this intrepid group, and Georgia Power, reservoirs (aka, lakes built by humans) dot the Peach State. You can blame geology for our lack of natural lakes.

Georgia’s 30-plus human-made lakes offer boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, sandy shores for summertime reading, golf, wildlife and picnicking all within driving distance of metro Atlanta.

We have snapshots of 10 to get you started. You can visit them to raise your activity level or lower your stress. Just remember to plop an umbrella in that drink and slather on the SPF.

Lake Allatoona — 12,000 acres of fun near Cartersville — is about an hour’s drive away.

 Lake Allatoona | About an hour away

You might run out of leisure time before you run out of things to do at this 12,000-acre lake near Cartersville, northwest of Atlanta. Lake Allatoona has eight marinas, nine campgrounds and 15 day-use parks near and on the lake.

Fish for largemouth bass, rainbow trout and perch. Bring your boat or rent one — with a fishing guide — for $250 and up. Dwell in the great outdoors for a few days of camping at Red Top Mountain State Park ($23-$25), where a sandy beach invites swimmers. Or choose a park cottage (some are pet-friendly), complete with central heat and air conditioning ($150-$175 per night). If neither suits your idea of a night in nature, try the park’s only yurt ($90 per night). 

Lake Blackshear | 2.5 hours by car

Accommodations at Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club. Photo: Lake Blackshear Resort

Take I-75 south to Cordele to find ths 8,600-acre Lake Blackshear, which boasts a four-star golf course (and disc golf for those who’d rather), a model-plane-flying field, a sandy swimming beach, water sports and a hummingbird garden.

Or, perhaps, you’d like a day trip on SAM, the shortline excursion train ($28-$58), which glides from Cordele to Plains, stopping at cultural and historical sites along the way. Stay in style at the all-inclusive Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club, which has 68 villa rooms ($95 per person and up, some pet-friendly) and 10 lake-view cabins.

Become one with the woods at Georgia Veterans State Park. Use a tent or grab an RV site ($24) and gaze at the wavy waters from the cozy comfort of your sleeping bag.

Lake Blue Ridge | About 2 hours away

 Peaceful, crystal-clear waters burble here, where 80 percent of the lake’s 3,300 acres is in the Chattahoochee National Forest and, thus, protected from development. Lake Blue Ridge, due north from Atlanta, has one of the largest earth dams in the nation. It’s fed by the Toccoa River and considered a “top-of-the-food-chain” lake, without commercial runoff.

Rent kayaks, pontoons and paddleboards at Lake Blue Ridge Marina or Morganton Point Recreation Area. There’s a pebble beach (wear shoes when you swim) at Morganton, with concessions and public showers.

The mountain town of Blue Ridge is laid-back and artsy. Visit shops, galleries and craft-beer taverns. If you hanker for an even more elevated view, take a scenic drive that shows you parts of North Carolina or Tennessee.

Lake Hartwell | 2 hours away

You’ll find Lake Hartwell about two hours from metro Atlanta on the Georgia-South Carolina border.

Lake Hartwell, straddling the Georgia/South Carolina border, is one of the largest recreational bodies of water in the Southeast with 962 miles of shoreline, camping, hiking, birds galore and plenty of wildlife to spot. It’s not your best bet if you’re bent on swimming, however.

Mix indoor comfort and outdoor fun by staying at the Skelton House B&B ($120 and up), a Victorian house on 2 acres with English-style gardens. You can walk downtown but still are near the water.

Here  you can have your lake and eat from it, too. Striped bass are plentiful and 20-pound catches are not unusual. The South Carolina portion of Lake Hartwell State Park even has a tackle loaner program.

High Falls Lake  | About an hour away

This lake is almost hidden in a pine forest some 50 miles south of Atlanta. High Falls Lake, named for the tumbling cascades on the Towaliga River, has some of the best largemouth bass fishing in Georgia.

Get your glamping (glamour camping) fix in a yurt with a lake view ($80) at the 1,050-acre High Falls State Park. The park also has 107 tent, trailer and RV sites; a paddle-in primitive campsite for up to 25 people; two boat ramps; and a swimming pool.

Note that swimming is not allowed in the lake or falls.

Visit Whimsical Botanical Gardens, seven miles away, and take a free, self-guided tour to see one-of-a-kind statues and portrait-worthy backdrops for vacation photo ops.

Lake Lanier | 50 minutes away

Lake Sidney Lanier is Atlanta’s outdoor party place, having attracted all ages since the 1950s. Georgia’s largest lake, slightly northeast of Atlanta, has 700 miles of shoreline along 38,000 acres.

Lodging choices are plentiful, and many are pet-friendly. They range from nearby chain hotels to Lake Lanier Islands’ hotel rooms and villas. Vacation packages at the grand Legacy Lodge ($149-$320) can include farm-to-table dining, golfing, water-park passes, horseback riding and romantic getaways.

New this summer: Waste away (in the best way) in Margaritaville, a 1,500-acre attraction that includes a sandy beach, a wave pool, two booze-cruising party yachts and an RV resort.

Lake Lanier — fun by day, fiery sunsets by night.

Lake Oconee & Lake Sinclair | About 90 minutes away

 The Oconee River connects these sister lakes, sitting pretty between Atlanta and Augusta. Note that that they are 22 miles apart by road. Plenty of local businesses cater to both destinations.

The 20-mile-long Oconee (“great waters” in the Creek language) offers waterside golfing (seven courses), water skiing (rentals at Young Harris Watersports and rejuvenation (at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Spa, which has an indoor pool and fitness center).

You won’t really rough it at the 55-acre Lake Oconee/Greensboro KOA, which has 23 railroad boxcars, club cars and lakeside cabooses converted into camping cabins ($118 and up). There’s also a boat launch, a private beach and two swimming pools.

Lake Sinclair’s 15,000 acres are beloved by anglers and hospitable to swimmers. National fishing tournaments happen here, with your best bets being bass, catfish and bream. Recreational opportunities abound at Sinclair. Check out VRBO for condo rentals overlooking either lake ($95-$380).

Lake Rabun | 2 hours away

Woods, wineries, winding roads and waterways are signatures of North Georgia’s scenic Rabun County. Lake Rabun is a twisty 835-acre reservoir with 25 miles of shoreline.

The Lake Rabun Hotel (beginning at $127 in season) combines quaint with quality in its farm-to-table restaurant, chef-inspired desserts, cocktails and every-room-is-customized ethos. Rabun Beach offers camping (80 tent/trailer sites), swimming, boating and fishing.

This is the land of 12 waterfalls and high-view hiking. Plus, there are hundreds of acres of vineyards here, all of which welcome visitors for tastings and events. Other Rabun County lakes — Lake Burton, Lake Seed and Tallulah Falls Lake — offer additional R&R opportunities.

Early morning calm on Lake Rabun, about two hours northwest of metro Atlanta. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Lake Seminole | Almost 4 hours away

In this southeast corner of Georgia, you’re nearly in Florida. Notice the Spanish moss draping the trees and the sandhill cranes loitering to catch any fish you drop.

Fish are plentiful in the 37,500-acre lake, 79 kinds, in fact. The Chattahoochee, Flint and Apalachicola rivers feed Lake Seminole, helping make it a Deep South paradise of birding, boating and rustic relaxation. Swimming is not recommended (beware the gators)!

Lake Seminole Cabins offers new, nicely appointed lodging on a cove (one to four bedrooms, $450-$700 weekly). Whether you’re fishing for foot-long black bass or catching time away from the city, Lake Seminole is waiting. So are the cranes.

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Event Recap: Jeffrey Fashion Cares 26th Annual Patron Party at Atlas

Jeffrey Fashion Cares Co-Chairs: Lila Hertz, Jeffrey McQuithy & Louise Sams

Cheers to JFC!

Michelle Crosland, Don Purcell & Vickie Kirbo

Danna Thompson

Trent Gilbreath & Cara Kneer

Jenni Lubo & Randi Layne

Tony Conway

E. Vincent Martinez, Vickie Fernandez, Julie Smith & Alex Page

Donna Lampkin & Sankil Ward

Jeffrey Fashion Cares Patron Party at Atlas

On Thursday, June 7, 2018, over 75 Jeffrey Fashion Cares Host Committee members and Patrons descended upon Atlas, the acclaimed restaurant located in the heart of Buckhead at the St. Regis Atlanta, for the annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares Patron Party. Fashionable partygoers mixed and mingled on Atlas' expansive patio while enjoying wine form the Tavistock Reserve Collection and signature cocktails made just for the evening.  Guests also noshed on an array of sweet and savory bites from the popular Tavern menu created by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman and Pastry Chef Christian Castillo.

Hosted by Event Co-Chairs Lila Hertz, Jeffrey McQuithy and Louise Sams, the 26th annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares will be held at Phipps Plaza on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 7 p.m. and includes a high-energy cocktail reception followed by a live auction and runway show featuring founder Jeffrey Kalinsky’s style selections from high-end designers such as Celine, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Dries Van Noten, Sacai, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik.  

One of the largest combined AIDS and breast cancer benefits in the country, this year’s event will benefit Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta, the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF) and the Medical University of South Carolina. For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com. Event photos by Dylan York.

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